A Review of Honeybee Venom Allergens and Allergenicity.

Honeybee venom is a source of proteins with allergenic properties which can result in in various symptoms, ranging from local reactions through to systematic life-threatening anaphylaxis, or even death. According to the World Allergy Organization (WAO), honeybee venom allergy is one of the most common causes of anaphylaxis. Among the proteins present in honeybee venom, 12 protein fractions were registered by the World Health Organization's Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee (WHO/IUIS) as allergenic.

Apple allergy: Causes and factors influencing fruits allergenic properties-Review.

Background: Apple tree fruits ( ×  Borkh.) are a rich source of nutrients and nutraceuticals and are recommended as a part of the healthy, staple diet. However, apples could be also the cause of allergies including severe reactions.

Molecular and Immunological Identification of Low Allergenic Fruits among Old and New Apple Varieties.

About 50-70% of patients allergic to birch pollen suffer from sensitization after apple ingestion. Apple allergenicity was established in only few varieties. Studies were performed on apple fruits of 21 traditional and nine modern varieties organically, intensively, or integratively produced.

Allergenic properties of Polish nectar honeys.

Background: Small amounts of protein can be found in honey, including well known allergen sources, such as plant pollen and honeybee secretions. Despite this, there are few case reports describing allergic reactions following the consumption of honey. The aim of this study was to examine the allergenic properties of nectar honey collected throughout the entire beekeeping season from different provinces in Poland.